1st Grade: Non-Objective Artwork

The first grade worked very hard on their non-objective artwork.  The project started with using unconventional materials to print with paint.  The students used Styrofoam cups and black paint to print a lot of circles however they chose onto a white sheet of paper.  Students then colored in the various shapes that were created from overlapping circles.  This was followed by using a balloon, that wasn't blown up all the way, to print a second layer on their paper.  Then, students were given the creative freedom to cut-up their print however they chose as well as donated scrap, scrapbooking paper to create non-object art.  Remember, when making non-objective artwork, you don't want it to look like anything recognizable!

December Bulletin Board

OLSH December 2012 bulletin board.  Mrs. Fontaine came up with this great idea!
I'm glad I could provide her a "chalk-grinch"

Snowflake Windows Update

Here are the snowflake windows by the OLSH 8th Grade

Kindergarten: Snowman Names

The kindergarten have worked very hard in art class creating their snowman names.  Each student practiced writing out their name and counting how many letters are in their name to make sure they have enough snow to build their names into a snowman.  Of course we couldn't help ourselves identifying all of the shapes a snowman is made up of.  I am very proud of the kindergarten and their glue skills--dot, dot, not a lot!

Snowflake Windows

Two awesome 8th grade students painted the front windows in the church after school today.  Thank you ladies!

2nd Grade: Pointillism Fall Trees

1st Grade Kandinsky Circles

Kindergarten Monsters

The students and I read a story, "The day a monster came to school," and discussed the monster's behaviors.  Because the monster was new to school, he did not know how to behave.  The students and I went over "above the line" and "below the line" behavior.

After, we used our imagination and made the monster come to life.  Using tissue boxes, egg cartons, and colored construction paper our monsters were done!

2nd Grade Warm/Cool Color Flowers

Using Warm and Cool Colors, 2nd Grade
You will notice that one flower is made with warm colors and the other flower is made with cool colors

Warm Colors‐think fire                                    Cool Colors‐think water -Red                                                                  -Blue
-Orange                                                             -Purple
-Yellow                                                             -Green

The Students Learned:

1. The students learned and practiced warm and cool colors.
2. The students studied flowers as warm and/or cool.
3. Flowers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.
4. Artists use flowers in their artwork.

Quick Update

We have been very busy in the art room.  Here is a sneak peak of what we have been up to.  Photos are taken from my cell phone.  Next week look for detailed photographs and information.

-Ms. James

International Day of Peace

Friday, September 21st was International Day of Peace.  OLSH students grades 1-4 participated in the project pinwheels for peace.  Grades 5-8 painted peace rocks and installed them outside arranged as a peace sign.

This was a great project to start off the school year and bring the students of OLSH together for one goal--PEACE.

Please check out the photos below.  For more informational on Pinwheels for Peace, check out their website: http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/pinwheelsforpeace/home.html

My Very First Post

Hello Everyone!

I finally did it.  I created a blog.  My intention is to have a space to show off my students' artwork and share all of their hard work.

I am new to this so please feel free to email me with and kinks in my blog that you come across.

Stay tuned for photos and updates!

xoxo,
Ms. James